More from Laredo News
View all news →
government
Reporter forced out of Republican candidate’s election party during profane-laced speech on live television
AMSTERDAM, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - Republican congressional candidate Anthony Constantino ordered a 7 News reporter and cameraman to leave his election-night party while he was thanking supporters and criticizing the news media. Speech carried on 11 p.m. news Constantino wa...
government
2028 White House talk begins after historic Midterm Election Day
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Politicians are already looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race after Democrats swept key races across the nation on Nov. 3. Among the victory speeches and concession messages were signs of groundwork for 2028 and possible presidential runs by candidate...
Local
Shower Chances Return, Especially on Sunday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Moist gulf air will edge north into south Texas bringing cloudier skies Thursday with a slight chance of some showers Thursday night. A wave in the upper level wind flow approaching from northwestern Mexico will bring a good chance of rain Saturday night and...
safety
Registered sex offender arrested for recording children, ‘concerning’ images found, police say
MERIDIANVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - A registered sex offender is facing 10 counts of first-degree voyeurism after a Huntsville police investigation. Daren William Mount, 59, was arrested on Monday. According to the Huntsville Police Department, Mount was on its radar after a...
safety
Driver arrested after stolen Corvette intercepted at international bridge
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 27-year-old woman was arrested early Wednesday morning after federal authorities intercepted a stolen sports car attempting to cross into Mexico, according to law enforcement. Officers responded to a recovered vehicle call at approximately 1:48 a.m. on Nov...
News
DNC Chairman shares party goals after ‘blue wave’
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Following a sweeping “blue wave” that saw Democrats flip long-held Republican seats across the country, party leaders in Washington are preparing an aggressive legislative and oversight agenda focused squarely on lowering everyday costs. Senate Majority Lea...
government
Laredo voters react to historic Texas election results
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Campaign signs are coming down across Laredo, but conversations surrounding historic election results are just beginning as voters reflect on the changes they hope to see. Lexy Lara was among those monitoring results late into Tuesday night, checking in with...
government
Rep. Henry Cuellar targets cost of living, outlines priorities after District 28 victory
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Polling sites have closed, campaign signs are coming down, and volunteers are returning to work, but the political work across South Texas is just beginning. Voters in Texas’ 28th Congressional District reelected incumbent Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar to an...
government
Rio Bravo unofficial final results in 2026 Midterm Elections
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Elections Office released unofficial final results for the city of Rio Bravo. Rio Bravo Mayor: Amanda Perez Aguerro- 100% Rio Bravo, City Council Pt. 1 Ismael Rincon- 32.16% Adriana Villarreal- 67.84% Rio Bravo, City Council Pt. 2 Yanely Pica...
government
Trump touts ballroom after GOP suffers historic midterm losses
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump continued to insist Wednesday that his supporters have tremendous love for him, even as fellow Republicans blame his policies for the party’s midterm election losses. With votes still being counted, Democrats have won at least 7 Senat...
Local
Roadwork underway on East San Pedro Street in District 4
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Drivers traveling through District 4 can expect traffic slowdowns and delays due to ongoing roadway work along East San Pedro Street. The City of Laredo Utilities Department is improving streets between North Meadow Avenue and McPherson Road. Work is current...
government
Midterm election results - three things to know
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, breaking through in Republican strongholds. Here are three things to know as counting continues. 1. Democrats capture the House and Senate Democrats flipped seven Senate seat...